Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Retsch Jaw Crusher BB50. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Verder Scientific, Inc. for the Retsch Jaw Crusher BB50.

This is considered a sole source to Verder Scientific, Inc. because, to the best of the NETL’s knowledge based on market research conducted Verder Scientific Inc. is the only known source that can provide this type of supply to fulfill the required technical specifications. Specifically, a small benchtop footprint capable of processing up to 3 liters of solids per batch and heavy metal free hardened steel jaws and wear plates preventing heavy element cross contamination during crushing.

No known potential alternate sources exist which could satisfy NETL’s requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for quote/proposal.

Any interested party that believes it is capable of meeting the NETL requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested by 3:00 PM ET on February 8, 2024. Responses must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Anissa Beasinger, via email at anissa.beasinger@netl.doe.gov no later than the time and date noted above. Telephone responses and requests will not be received.

A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.